caviller

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"The noble cavalier characterized," "& a rebellious caviller cauterized," 1644 or 5.

From Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters by Earle, John

“Why does not God keep the Sabbath?” a caviller asked of a Jew.

From The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I by Dods, Marcus

There he was unstable, indecisive, happy-go-lucky, a trifler, a procrastinator; hopelessly unpractical himself, and what was much more tiresome, a consistent caviller at the practical in others.

From Denis Dent A Novel by Hornung, Ernest W.

Though he was an authority among the young men in sailing boats, he had not attained this distinction by being a critic and caviller.

From The Yacht Club or The Young Boat-Builder by Optic, Oliver

As to any mistakes I have made in computation, they are of little moment; and I shall not descend so low as to justify them against any caviller.

From The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. - Volume 07 Historical and Political Tracts-Irish by Scott, Temple